Student Marketing and Communications Assistant

Fonction publique de l'Ontario; Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits students and recent graduates looking to kickstart their careers! Join a dynamic team as a Marketing and Communications Assistant and engage in diverse projects that will enhance your skills and professional network. This role offers a chance to contribute to meaningful initiatives while gaining valuable work experience. With positions available across various locations in Ontario, you will have the chance to make a difference in your community. If you're ready to learn, grow, and contribute, this summer opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Must be a student or recent graduate with a valid SIN.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare correspondence and create various documents.
• Support marketing and communications campaigns across media platforms.

Skills

Written Communication Skills

Customer Service Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Enrolled in Secondary or Post-Secondary Institution

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Web Reporting Tools

Project Management Software

Job description

Apply By: Saturday, March 1, 2025 11:59 pm EST

Student – Marketing and Communications Assistant

Organization:

Division:

Various Divisions and Branches

City:

Downsview, Guelph, Kingston, London, Milton, Mississauga, North York, Peterborough, Rockwood (4-H Ontario), Toronto

Language of Position(s):

Job Term:

59 Temporary positions of varying contract length over the summer

Job Code:

$17.20 - $18.05 Per hour*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Are you a student or recent graduate looking for an opportunity to build your career over the summer? Are you passionate about making a difference?

The Summer Employment Opportunities program provides opportunities to obtain valuable work experience, gain transferable skills, and build professional networks.

• LEARN: Jump start your career, whether you want to learn business skills, use your French language skills, help out in a lab, or work outdoors. Put the knowledge you've acquired at school into action.
  
• GROW: Enhance your skills and expand your network by working on projects, leading initiatives and sharing your ideas. Transfer the skills you learn to your future school and work experiences.
  
• CONTRIBUTE: In addition to advancing your professional and personal skills, you will also give back to your community. Spend your summer working to support the interests of Ontarians!

This job posting represents multiple positions within different ministries and at various locations across Ontario. Certain cities may be located in distant or remote areas in Ontario and may not be accessible by public transit. Carefully review locations through Google Maps and select ONLY those locations that you are able to travel to and work in. You can select up to 10 locations.

• Relocation expenses and/or accommodations are not covered by ministries.
• The number of positions to be filled is approximate and subject to change.
• Please use your legal name when applying to the job ad.
• Summer placements are typically full-time (working 36.25hrs/week or 40 hrs/week). However some part-time placements MAY be available based on mutual agreement between the hiring manager and student, if operationally feasible. Please inquire at the interview stage.

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

What can I expect to do in this role?

As a Marketing and Communications Assistant, you may have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects, tasks, and initiatives. Some examples may include:

• Preparing correspondence, performing data entry, and creating a variety of documents (e.g., communications, presentations, marketing material, web content, news releases, etc.)
• Assisting in preparing, editing, and proofreading various documents or products
• Supporting communication and/or project activities (e.g., planning conferences, events, tours, etc.)
• Supporting marketing and/or communications campaigns across key media platforms, such as online, interactive, print, radio, and television
• Contributing to the design and production of advertising, print collateral, signage, website, and digital applications
• Liaising with stakeholders and partners to review products and ensure messaging goals are clearly understood
• Researching latest trends in technology, social media, and consumer behaviour to develop recommendations for communications and/or marketing initiatives
• Participating in project-related meetings to identify priorities, needs, goals, and issues and effectively relay key messages back to the team

How do I qualify?

Mandatory

You must meet all eligibility criteria by the first day of employment (contracts begin between May and July):

• Student Status: You must be enrolled in a secondary or post-secondary institution (currently or for the fall semester) OR you must have graduated within the past six months (for example, if you graduated in December, you can apply for and start a summer student position up until June of the following year).
• Age: You must be a minimum of 15 years of age. There is no maximum age limit.
• Residency: You must be a resident of Ontario during the term of employment.
• Work Status: You must be legally entitled to work in Canada and have a valid Canadian Social Insurance Number (SIN) for the full duration of your summer employment.
• Application: Applications are only accepted online by clicking the "Apply Online" button. Your application should describe how you meet the knowledge and skill requirements outlined on this ad.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• You apply your written communication skills to document findings, record data, and prepare a variety of documents (e.g. reports, presentations, meeting minutes, etc.).
• You apply your customer service skills and your verbal, written, and active listening communication skills to respond to phone, email, and in-person inquiries, and provide information to internal clients and/or the public.
• You apply your initiative and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.

Technical Skills and Knowledge

• You apply your experience using Microsoft Office applications, such as Word (word processing) and Excel (spreadsheets), as well as web reporting tools and software, email and the internet to conduct online research and prepare a variety of documents using information gathered online.
• You have knowledge of and/or experience with writing, editing, and proofreading various communication documents.
• You have a solid understanding of the roles of various communications channels and how social media relates.
• You have knowledge of and/or experience with graphics and/or web publishing, and project management software.

Analytical and Organizational Skills

• You use the internet and other sources to gather and aggregate data, analyze and input data findings, and summarize information.
• You input data accurately and generate reports, paying close attention to detail.
• You apply your planning and organizational skills to collect, organize, review, and verify information/data through review of files, reports, and other means.
• You apply your planning, coordination, and time management skills to support multiple projects and plan, coordinate, and schedule a range of activities, ensuring deadlines are met.
• You work independently or as part of a team; you plan, organize, and prioritize your work to meet competing deadlines.

How to apply:

• You must apply online and complete all the mandatory questions on the application form.
• You must attach one document with your application. We recommend you attach a cover letter and resume to support the information you provide in your application. The cover letter and resume document you attach should not exceed five (5) pages combined.
• If you require accommodation to apply, or to complete this application form, please contact us at [e-mail].

All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.

Remember:

The deadline to apply is Saturday, March 1, 2025 11:59 pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.

All Ontario Public Service external job advertisements are posted in English and French. To confirm the language requirements of a job, check the "language of position" information at the top of each job ad. For all positions, candidates will be assessed in English, the business language of the Ontario Public Service. For English/French designated bilingual positions, candidates will also be assessed through French-language proficiency testing.